Jiu-Jitsu Seminar with Robin Geisler

Date:May 28th, 2008
Time:7:30pm
Location:GriffonRawl Academy

On Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 7:30pm in lieu of the regular BJJ class, Team GriffonRawl will be hosting a Jiu-Jitsu seminar. Robin Geisler, who received his black belt from Relson Gracie in 2006, will be conducting the two hour seminar. Robin will also be available throughout the day for private lessons. Privates may be done one-on-one or with a small group.QUICK BIO:-Started training in Gracie Jiu-jitsu in 1994.-Competed in the first Gracie Jiu-jitsu tournament in Ohio. -Competed in every Gracie Nationals and Gracie/Arnolds Worlds and won or medaled in every one. -2005 Gracie/Arnold Classic Worlds professional brown belt division winner.-Took 2nd place behind teammate Daniel Morias in the 2007 Gracie Worlds No-gi Professional Division.-NAGA superfight competitor.-2nd place 2004 Ohio Pro-am professional division.-3rd place 2007 EGO middle weight tournament.-Most recently, 2008 Pan-American Championships Heavyweight Masters Silver medalist.The seminar will focus on both Gi and No-Gi techniques as well as MMA ground fighting. Space for both private lessons and the seminar will be limited, so please reserve your spot as soon as possible. Please see Jeff Starr or Jason Dent to reserve your spot. Costs for the seminar are as follows:Private lessons: $100 / hour

Superior Cage Fighting "Round 1"

Date:May 9th, 2008
Time:7:00pm
Location:Sheffield, Ohio

Superior Cage Fighting proudy presents Round 1 of the "Quaker Fight Series" on Friday, May 9, 2008. Located at 4900 Transportation Drive, Sheffield Oh, 44054, this show will have a large number of GriffonRawl warriors set for action. Tony Groys (3-1) and John Strmac (4-2) are set for action as the featured bouts going for the 155lb and 145lb titles, respectively. They are up against Knockout Factory warriors, Carl Kettle (4-2)and Dave Lyons (4-2).The following GriffonRawl members are set for action in the preliminary bouts and are as follows:Miguel Defina (3-1) Vs. Kevin Powers (1-0) at 170 lbsLandon Khakdoust (1-0) Vs. Jose Martinez (0-0) at 185 lbsReggie Parks (0-0) Vs. Mike Bendokaitis (0-0) at 170 lbsDave Osborne (1-3) Vs. John Hayes (0-0) at 175 lbsKevin Doyle (0-0) Vs. Jason Schmucker (0-0) at 145 lbsAdam Hooser (1-3) Vs. Jacob Slovak (0-2) at 145 lbsObviously, with eight team members on the card it's sure to be an exciting night of action on the west side.

NAAFS "Kickboxing 3"

Date:April 26th, 2008
Time:TBA
Location:Euclid Sports Plant

The NAAFS returns to the Euclid Sports Plant on April 26, 2008, only this time it's NAAFS Kickboxing! Team GriffonRawl will be sending a good amount of warriors into action on Saturday night.More may be added, but currently Aaron "Juice" Veverka, Adam "The Cleveland City Psycho" Sadny, Paul "Str8outta" Compton, Anton Jackson, and Mark Fredebaugh are set to compete.While Team GriffonRawl boasts an impressive MMA resume, Muay Thai Kickboxing is what started it all. I look forward to a H U G E turnout to support the above mentioned warriors.Visit http://www.naafs.tv/ for more information.

GriffonRawl Team Training Day

Date:April 5th, 2008
Time:3:00pm
Location:GriffonRawl MMA Academy

On Saturday, April 5, 2008, Team GriffonRawl will host it's second "Team Training Day." On Januray 27 members from Team Playland, Team DNA, Wreckroom Athletics and Team GriffonRawl got together for an excellent day of training. Saturday's training promises to be even better with the above teams invited plus Jungle Fight Team and Pain Headquarters!This event is for those who compete regularly in MMA or Thai and is by invite only. If you're a GriffonRawl member regularly competing and would like to attend, please see Jason Dent.The training will begin immediately following the introductory BJJ class and is set for 3:00pm at GriffonRawl.

NAAFS "April TV Schedule"

Date:April 1st, 2008
Time:See below
Location:Sports Time Ohio TV

Below is the TV schedule for April for the GriffonRawl members who fought in Akron on March 15, 2008. March 29th - 11 PM Main Event - Jason Davis vs Dan Jones Ric Ady vs Marvin Williams Max Gretch vs Garret Matheron The above episode will be rebroadcasted: March 30th - 11 PM; March 31st - 3 AM April 1st - 4 AM; April 3rd - 11 PM; April 4th - 1:30 AM April 5th - 12 AM Main Event - Nick Duell vs Mickey Hughes Marc Strickland vs Tom Lutz John Strmac vs Edison Martinez The above episode will be rebroadcasted: April 6th - 10 PM April 11th - 10:30 PM; April 12th - 2AMApril 19 - 11:00PMMain Event - Joey Holt vs Dominic McGhee Chris Bradley vs Dan Gale Aaron Bartow vs Brandon Bailey The above episode will be rebroadcasted: April 20th - 10 PM April 25th - 10:30 PM; April 25th - 3 AM Complete Broadcast:Airing on Sports Time Ohio (STO) and available on Direct TV and Dish Network. Check your local listings or www.sportstimeohio.com/.March 29th - 11 PM Main Event - Jason Davis vs Dan Jones Ric Ady vs Marvin Williams Max Gretch vs Garret Matheron The above episode will be rebroadcast on the following dates and times: March 30th - 11 PM March 31st - 3 AM April 1st - 4 AM April 3rd - 11 PM April 4th - 1:30 AM April 5th - 12 AM Main Event - Nick Duell vs Mickey Hughes Marc Strickland vs Tom Lutz John Strmac vs Edison Martinez The above episode will be rebroadcast on the following dates and times: April 6th - 10 PM April 11th - 10:30 PM April 12th - 2AM April 13th - 10 PM Main Event - John Hawk vs Richard Wadell Chase Martin vs Paris Boyd Josh Lang vs Fadi Nader The above episode will be rebroadcast on the following dates and times: April 16th - 1 AM April 17th - 2 AM April 19th - 11 PM Main Event - Joey Holt vs Dominic McGhee Chris Bradley vs Dan Gale Aaron Bartow vs Brandon Bailey The above episode will be rebroadcast on the following dates and times: April 20th - 10 PM April 25th - 10:30 PM April 25th - 3 AM April 27th - 10 PM Main Event - Anthony Hayes vs Matt Rosborough Russ Halsey vs Jacob Mitchell Shuan Hefflemen vs Derick Nothum Mike Conner vs Brad Muns The above episode will be rebroadcast on the following dates and times: TBA All of the above dates and times are subject to change. We will be posting May's schedule soon. Thanks for watching!

WRFS "Mansfield Mayhem 5"

Date:March 22nd, 2008
Time:7:00pm
Location:Richland Co. Fairgrounds

Wreckroom Fight Series will hold their fifth event on Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Richland County Fairgrounds inside Fairhaven Hall. Mansfield Mayhem Five will feature a great night of MMA action including four GriffonRawl warriors. AJ Carl (155) and Brian McCroskey (170) are set to return to action, while Kevin Doyle (155) and Paul Keeney (135) will be making their debut's Saturday night.Team GriffonRawl was here recently and performed very well, including the crowning of two champions and we look forward to another stellar evening.The Richland County Fairgrounds are located at 750 North Holme Road in Mansfield, Ohio. Doors open at 6:00pm, with the first bell scheduled for 7:00pm sharp. Visit http://www.wreckroomfightseries.com/ for more information.

NAAFS "Midwest Combat Challenge 4"

Date:March 15th, 2008
Time:6:00PM
Location:Chapparell's Community Center

On Saturday, March 15, 2008, NAAFS action returns to Chapparell's Community Center in Akron, Ohio for "Midwest Combat Challenge 4".Team GriffonRawl is set to continue it's invasion of the NAAFS in 2008 with the following warriors set for action. In a featured 155lb bout "...Dominic "The Ironman" McGee (2-2) will be out for family vengeance when he steps inside the cage with Joey "The Hitman" Holt, who defeated McGee's brother Tony "The Killer" Wolf at Northcoast Showdown II." (Taken from naafs.tv.)Preliminary bouts will include Tom Lutz (205lbs), who's making his NAAFS debut and bringing his 2-0 record to face Mark Strickland (1-1) of Kombat MMA. John Strmac (145lbs/3-2 record) will be back in NAAFS action facing a yet to be named opponent. Tickets can be obtained from any of the above fighters. For more information on this card, visit: http://naafs.tv/news/mcc4.htmWe hope to see everyone there in support of Team GriffonRawl.